For example, when futures trading opens, the positions held after buying futures contracts are called long positions, referred to as long positions; The positions held after selling futures contracts are called short positions, referred to as short positions. The difference between open long contracts and open short contracts is called net position. This only exists in futures trading, but not in spot trading.
In foreign currency transactions, "
Establishing a position "means opening up the market. Opening a position, also known as exposure, is the act of buying one currency and selling another. After the opening, one currency is long (long) and the other currency is short (short). Choosing the right exchange rate level and the timing of opening positions are the premise of profit. If the timing of entering the market is good, the chances of profit will be great; On the other hand, if the timing of entering the market is improper, it is prone to losses. Net position refers to the trading difference between one currency and another after the opening.
In addition, there are statements from the financial industry, such as tying positions and borrowing positions.
There are many kinds of holding dates: the first holding date (the first day of futures delivery process) and so on, most of which refer to the day when money is used.